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T957 JCV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,749 mi
Last recorded44,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 JCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 44,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,096 miles

n/s fork seal light misting of oil

Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,796 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 32,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 32,019 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 May 2017 32,019 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,186 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,169 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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T957 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T957 JCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T957 JCV registered?

T957 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is T957 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T957 JCV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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